Valentine G. Barney to Maria Barney

Item Description

Title: Valentine G. Barney to Maria Barney

Author

Whitmore, Orange S., 1836-1908

Recipient

Barney,Maria, 1833-1884

Source Document

Extent: 3 pages

Date Created: October 23, 1862

Description

A letter to Maria Barney telling her of Valentine Barney's illness (Bilious Fever) written by 1st Sgt. Whitmore. He writes of the probability the regiment will not be paid soon thus Barney asking for $25 be sent, that Barney is receiving the best medical care by a widow (Mrs. Snow) in a private home and a Corporal has been assigned to stay with him.